Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling said Thursday he will not direct his officers to obstruct a potential federal crackdown on the streets but expressed hope that some communication with his department could lower tensions in a city already on edge.

The city’s top cop joined Mayor Brandon Johnson to brief reporters on the rumored influx of federal troops and law enforcement as President Donald Trump threatens to target Chicago next for a military occupation.

The two leaders said they have not heard from the White House.

But Snelling repeated that his door is open for the feds to inform him about any deployment, suggesting he wanted Chicago police to take on the least hostile role possible in order to mitigate some of the “chaos” that could erupt.

“If they’re here, communication bet

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